Description

Botanical Interests’ Cut and Come Again Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a must-have for gardeners who love continuous blooms throughout the season. These heat-tolerant plants produce long-lasting, 2″–2½” flowers in vibrant shades of pink, rose, magenta, scarlet, orange, yellow, and cream. The more you cut, the more they grow, making them perfect for bouquets that last from summer through fall frost. These colorful blooms also attract pollinators and are deer-resistant, adding both beauty and function to your flowerbeds, borders, and containers. Additionally, the flowers are edible, making them a delightful garnish for salads, desserts, and cold beverages.

Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 18″–30″ tall
Variety Information: 2″–2 ½” flowers in shades of pink, rose, magenta, scarlet, orange, yellow, and cream
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather
Days to Emerge: 3–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals. Change vase water often.

480 seeds.